Liam Twomey (Fine Gael)

We should debate this issue. Given his rapid response to the crisis in Greece, I ask the Leader to also give a rapid response to the crisis faced by local radio stations as a result of a levy introduced by the Minister not so long ago. Like me, the Leader is aware of the benefits of local radio stations to local communities. We do not want to see two or three go out of business because of a levy which discriminates against smaller stations and which does not appear to have been fully thought through by the Minister. A statement requires to be made by the Minister in the House and an opportunity provided for us to discuss the matter.